Chords for Sleep Token - The Lore
Tempo:
148 bpm
Chords used:
G
C#m
B
D
E
Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
Start Jamming...
[A] [D]
[G] The members of Sleeptoken are a masked anonymous collective of musicians said to be united
in their worship of an ancient deity [F#m] identified by them as Sleep, who appeared to the band's
lead singer Vessel in a dream.
[C#] You have probably [G]
already heard this quote.
It's repeated again and again in videos and articles across the internet.
It's the [E] first thing you'll find when you search for information [B] about the band, [E] but
the rest is harder [D] to uncover.
The pieces [C#m] are too fragmented and spread [G] out in the vast ether.
Worry not, because [C#m] I'm gonna tell you everything [G] you need to know.
[F#m] For now.
The Sleeptoken universe is filled with esoteric references, [C#] riddles and secrecy, not to mention
an ocean [G] of theories to go with it all.
Navigating all of this for the first time can be a daunting task, but I'll do [E] my best
to guide you through it all, and hopefully help you understand both the band [D] and the music better.
This video will act as an introduction and first part [G] of a series that gradually dives
deeper into the various aspects of the band.
[F#]
[B]
[C#m] At this point you have most likely already [Dm] seen the masks, [Em] the robes and the mystery
surrounding the band and thought, what's going on?
So [G] let's start there.
The [Em] masks and the anonymity are both [B] part art and part theatrics.
In a time where [G] music has increasingly focused on the [C#] personal image and private life [G] of
the artists, Vessel wanted to shift the focus entirely on the music and the message.
[F#m] In the only ever interview the band has given, it was in written form, Vessel noted that
"our identities are [C#] [G] unimportant. Music is marketed on who is or who isn't in a band. It's pushed, prodded and molded into something it isn't." So it's [E] safe to say that [B] the entire concept revolving Sleeptoken is a heavy [E] emphasis on the message being delivered and not the person who is [G] delivering it. The anonymity also allows Vessel to express a level of vulnerability and explore experiences [C#m] that he otherwise may not have been [F#m] willing to share. With that in mind, [C#m] you will understand why the number one rule within the fan community is to [G] respect the band's wishes for privacy. [Em] Going against this does nothing but hurt the band, so if you ever come across someone breaking this rule, please let them know it's wrong. Curiosity [E] is a human trait, but in this case, [C#] please keep it to yourself at all times. [G] [C#m]
Now let's talk about the [F#m] logo. Sleeptoken have [C#m] had two logos. Both the old and [G] the new one consist of runes from the oldest runic alphabet known as Elder Futhark. Each rune has its own meaning and when combined into what is [E] known as a bind rune, it is said that the collective meaning of those runes are [D] enhanced. Since the logo [C#m] is a complex bind rune, we can't exactly say [G] which runes it consists of, but here is one possible example. [F#] Manas, Tivas [F#m] and Bunyok. [C#m] The addition in the [D] current version of the [Em] logo could very well be a representation of a vessel, sleep or a [C#m] gateway signifying transition or even the afterlife. [B] Another interesting thing worth mentioning is how [E] certain runes seem to be mirrored in the [G] logo. This could indicate that they represent the opposite of their original meaning. So that would mean that besides man, [F#m] victory and joy, there is also woman, loss and [C#m] sadness present. There are various [G] combinations that fit the puzzle, and this was merely my own interpretation. We can't tell the true meaning with any certainty. [C#m] [B]
[D] An aspect of Sleep Token that is [G] both apparent and hidden is the extensive use of symbolism, riddles and hidden messages. From the earliest days of [A] the band there have been many layers to [C#] explore and understand. [F#m] From the symbolism and references of 1 [F] and 2, the sigils [G] and concept of sundowning, the riddles and hidden secrets of Tomb, which we just recently fully solved, [E] to the glyphs and characters of the [B] Eden Code. There is a lot to discover. [E] I will be doing a video dedicated [D] on this topic since it's a pretty immense and far-reaching aspect of [G] the band. But just to give you an example, these were the [C#] first three sigils for the [F#] Tomb album. In the artwork for each of these sigils, [C#] there were hidden fragments of a set of coordinates. [G] When the final sigil and final piece of artwork was released, the full set of coordinates was complete. It was [B] Point Nemo, the most remote place on the globe [E] with the longest distance to any land [G] mass in any direction. And this is barely scratching the surface of the whole puzzle that would follow. Besides the music itself, [F#] this is one of the aspects I personally find the most interesting about this band, and [A] those of you who have seen [C#] my Eden Code video will know that [G] we are a team of people who spend a lot of time going down very long rabbit holes to uncover and solve all of these [B] secrets. [D] In the beginning [G#] of the video you heard mention of an ancient deity [F#] crudely dubbed Sleep, since no [C#m] modern tongue can properly [D#m] express its name. [C#m] [D] This being once [F#m] held great power, bestowing ancient civilizations with the gift of dreams and the curse of nightmares. [G] Even today, though faded from prominence, sleep yet lurks [D] in the subconscious minds of man, [Bm] woman, and This is one of the few official sources we have when it comes to their lore of Sleep [F#] Token. But what does that mean, and what [G] is the relationship between Vessel and Sleep? To answer that we will have [G#m] to Nothing lasts [F#] forever. [B]
[Bm] [F#]
[B]
[F#]
[B]
[Bm] [F#]
[D] [B]
[A]
[D]
[G] The members of Sleeptoken are a masked anonymous collective of musicians said to be united
in their worship of an ancient deity [F#m] identified by them as Sleep, who appeared to the band's
lead singer Vessel in a dream.
[C#] You have probably [G]
already heard this quote.
It's repeated again and again in videos and articles across the internet.
It's the [E] first thing you'll find when you search for information [B] about the band, [E] but
the rest is harder [D] to uncover.
The pieces [C#m] are too fragmented and spread [G] out in the vast ether.
Worry not, because [C#m] I'm gonna tell you everything [G] you need to know.
[F#m] For now.
The Sleeptoken universe is filled with esoteric references, [C#] riddles and secrecy, not to mention
an ocean [G] of theories to go with it all.
Navigating all of this for the first time can be a daunting task, but I'll do [E] my best
to guide you through it all, and hopefully help you understand both the band [D] and the music better.
This video will act as an introduction and first part [G] of a series that gradually dives
deeper into the various aspects of the band.
[F#]
[B]
[C#m] At this point you have most likely already [Dm] seen the masks, [Em] the robes and the mystery
surrounding the band and thought, what's going on?
So [G] let's start there.
The [Em] masks and the anonymity are both [B] part art and part theatrics.
In a time where [G] music has increasingly focused on the [C#] personal image and private life [G] of
the artists, Vessel wanted to shift the focus entirely on the music and the message.
[F#m] In the only ever interview the band has given, it was in written form, Vessel noted that
"our identities are [C#] [G] unimportant. Music is marketed on who is or who isn't in a band. It's pushed, prodded and molded into something it isn't." So it's [E] safe to say that [B] the entire concept revolving Sleeptoken is a heavy [E] emphasis on the message being delivered and not the person who is [G] delivering it. The anonymity also allows Vessel to express a level of vulnerability and explore experiences [C#m] that he otherwise may not have been [F#m] willing to share. With that in mind, [C#m] you will understand why the number one rule within the fan community is to [G] respect the band's wishes for privacy. [Em] Going against this does nothing but hurt the band, so if you ever come across someone breaking this rule, please let them know it's wrong. Curiosity [E] is a human trait, but in this case, [C#] please keep it to yourself at all times. [G] [C#m]
Now let's talk about the [F#m] logo. Sleeptoken have [C#m] had two logos. Both the old and [G] the new one consist of runes from the oldest runic alphabet known as Elder Futhark. Each rune has its own meaning and when combined into what is [E] known as a bind rune, it is said that the collective meaning of those runes are [D] enhanced. Since the logo [C#m] is a complex bind rune, we can't exactly say [G] which runes it consists of, but here is one possible example. [F#] Manas, Tivas [F#m] and Bunyok. [C#m] The addition in the [D] current version of the [Em] logo could very well be a representation of a vessel, sleep or a [C#m] gateway signifying transition or even the afterlife. [B] Another interesting thing worth mentioning is how [E] certain runes seem to be mirrored in the [G] logo. This could indicate that they represent the opposite of their original meaning. So that would mean that besides man, [F#m] victory and joy, there is also woman, loss and [C#m] sadness present. There are various [G] combinations that fit the puzzle, and this was merely my own interpretation. We can't tell the true meaning with any certainty. [C#m] [B]
[D] An aspect of Sleep Token that is [G] both apparent and hidden is the extensive use of symbolism, riddles and hidden messages. From the earliest days of [A] the band there have been many layers to [C#] explore and understand. [F#m] From the symbolism and references of 1 [F] and 2, the sigils [G] and concept of sundowning, the riddles and hidden secrets of Tomb, which we just recently fully solved, [E] to the glyphs and characters of the [B] Eden Code. There is a lot to discover. [E] I will be doing a video dedicated [D] on this topic since it's a pretty immense and far-reaching aspect of [G] the band. But just to give you an example, these were the [C#] first three sigils for the [F#] Tomb album. In the artwork for each of these sigils, [C#] there were hidden fragments of a set of coordinates. [G] When the final sigil and final piece of artwork was released, the full set of coordinates was complete. It was [B] Point Nemo, the most remote place on the globe [E] with the longest distance to any land [G] mass in any direction. And this is barely scratching the surface of the whole puzzle that would follow. Besides the music itself, [F#] this is one of the aspects I personally find the most interesting about this band, and [A] those of you who have seen [C#] my Eden Code video will know that [G] we are a team of people who spend a lot of time going down very long rabbit holes to uncover and solve all of these [B] secrets. [D] In the beginning [G#] of the video you heard mention of an ancient deity [F#] crudely dubbed Sleep, since no [C#m] modern tongue can properly [D#m] express its name. [C#m] [D] This being once [F#m] held great power, bestowing ancient civilizations with the gift of dreams and the curse of nightmares. [G] Even today, though faded from prominence, sleep yet lurks [D] in the subconscious minds of man, [Bm] woman, and This is one of the few official sources we have when it comes to their lore of Sleep [F#] Token. But what does that mean, and what [G] is the relationship between Vessel and Sleep? To answer that we will have [G#m] to Nothing lasts [F#] forever. [B]
[Bm] [F#]
[B]
[F#]
[B]
[Bm] [F#]
[D] [B]
[A]
[D]
Key:
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C#m
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[A] _ _ _ _ _ _ [D] _ _
_ _ _ _ _ [G] The members of Sleeptoken are a masked anonymous collective of musicians said to be united
in their worship of an ancient deity [F#m] identified by them as Sleep, who appeared to the band's
lead singer Vessel in a dream.
[C#] _ You have probably [G]
already heard this quote.
It's repeated again and again in videos and articles across the internet.
It's the [E] first thing you'll find when you search for information [B] about the band, [E] but
the rest is harder [D] to uncover.
The pieces [C#m] are too fragmented and spread [G] out in the vast ether.
Worry not, because [C#m] I'm gonna tell you everything [G] you need to know.
[F#m] For now.
The Sleeptoken universe is filled with esoteric references, [C#] riddles and secrecy, not to mention
an ocean [G] of theories to go with it all.
Navigating all of this for the first time can be a daunting task, but I'll do [E] my best
to guide you through it all, and hopefully help you understand both the band [D] and the music better.
This video will act as an introduction and first part [G] of a series that gradually dives
deeper into the various aspects of the band.
_ _ _ [F#] _
_ _ _ _ [B] _ _ _ _
_ [C#m] At this point you have most likely already [Dm] seen the masks, [Em] the robes and the mystery
surrounding the band and thought, what's going on?
So [G] let's start there.
The [Em] masks and the anonymity are both [B] part art and part theatrics.
In a time where [G] music has increasingly focused on the [C#] personal image and private life [G] of
the artists, Vessel wanted to shift the focus entirely on the music and the message.
[F#m] In the only ever interview the band has given, it was in written form, Vessel noted that
"_our_ identities are [C#] [G] unimportant. Music is marketed on who is or who isn't in a band. It's pushed, prodded and molded into something it isn't." So it's [E] safe to say that [B] the entire concept revolving Sleeptoken is a heavy [E] emphasis on the message being delivered and not the person who is [G] delivering it. The anonymity also allows Vessel to express a level of vulnerability and explore experiences [C#m] that he otherwise may not have been [F#m] willing to share. With that in mind, [C#m] you will understand why the number one rule within the fan community is to [G] respect the band's wishes for privacy. [Em] Going against this does nothing but hurt the band, so if you ever come across someone breaking this rule, please let them know it's wrong. Curiosity [E] is a human trait, but in this case, [C#] please keep it to yourself at all times. _ [G] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [C#m] _
Now let's talk about the [F#m] logo. _ Sleeptoken have [C#m] had two logos. Both the old and [G] the new one consist of runes from the oldest runic alphabet known as Elder Futhark. Each rune has its own meaning and when combined into what is [E] known as a bind rune, it is said that the collective meaning of those runes are [D] enhanced. Since the logo [C#m] is a complex bind rune, we can't exactly say [G] which runes it consists of, but here is one possible example. _ [F#] Manas, _ _ Tivas [F#m] _ _ and Bunyok. [C#m] The addition in the [D] current version of the [Em] logo could very well be a representation of a vessel, sleep or a [C#m] gateway signifying transition or even the afterlife. [B] _ Another interesting thing worth mentioning is how [E] certain runes seem to be mirrored in the [G] logo. This could indicate that they represent the opposite of their original meaning. So that would mean that besides man, [F#m] victory and joy, there is also woman, loss and [C#m] sadness present. There are various [G] combinations that fit the puzzle, and this was merely my own interpretation. We can't tell the true meaning with any certainty. [C#m] _ _ _ [B] _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ [D] _ An aspect of Sleep Token that is [G] both apparent and hidden is the extensive use of symbolism, riddles and hidden messages. From the earliest days of [A] the band there have been many layers to [C#] explore and understand. [F#m] From the symbolism and references of 1 [F] and 2, the sigils [G] and concept of sundowning, the riddles and hidden secrets of Tomb, which we just recently fully solved, [E] to the glyphs and characters of the [B] Eden Code. There is a lot to discover. [E] I will be doing a video dedicated [D] on this topic since it's a pretty immense and far-reaching aspect of [G] the band. But just to give you an example, these were the [C#] first three sigils for the [F#] Tomb album. In the artwork for each of these sigils, [C#] there were hidden fragments of a set of coordinates. [G] When the final sigil and final piece of artwork was released, the full set of coordinates was complete. It was [B] Point Nemo, the most remote place on the globe [E] with the longest distance to any land [G] mass in any direction. And this is barely scratching the surface of the whole puzzle that would follow. Besides the music itself, [F#] this is one of the aspects I personally find the most interesting about this band, and [A] those of you who have seen [C#] my Eden Code video will know that [G] we are a team of people who spend a lot of time going down very long rabbit holes to uncover and solve all of these [B] secrets. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ [D] _ _ _ In the beginning [G#] of the video you heard mention of an ancient deity [F#] crudely dubbed Sleep, since no [C#m] modern tongue can properly [D#m] express its name. [C#m] _ _ [D] This being once [F#m] held great power, bestowing ancient civilizations with the gift of dreams and the curse of nightmares. _ [G] _ _ Even today, though faded from prominence, sleep yet lurks [D] in the subconscious minds of man, [Bm] woman, and_ This is one of the few official sources we have when it comes to their lore of Sleep [F#] Token. But what does that mean, and what [G] is the relationship between Vessel and Sleep? To answer that we will have [G#m] to_ Nothing lasts [F#] forever. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ [B] _
_ _ [Bm] _ _ [F#] _ _ _ _
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_ _ [Bm] _ _ [F#] _ _ _ _
[D] _ _ _ [B] _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ [A] _ _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ [G] The members of Sleeptoken are a masked anonymous collective of musicians said to be united
in their worship of an ancient deity [F#m] identified by them as Sleep, who appeared to the band's
lead singer Vessel in a dream.
[C#] _ You have probably [G]
already heard this quote.
It's repeated again and again in videos and articles across the internet.
It's the [E] first thing you'll find when you search for information [B] about the band, [E] but
the rest is harder [D] to uncover.
The pieces [C#m] are too fragmented and spread [G] out in the vast ether.
Worry not, because [C#m] I'm gonna tell you everything [G] you need to know.
[F#m] For now.
The Sleeptoken universe is filled with esoteric references, [C#] riddles and secrecy, not to mention
an ocean [G] of theories to go with it all.
Navigating all of this for the first time can be a daunting task, but I'll do [E] my best
to guide you through it all, and hopefully help you understand both the band [D] and the music better.
This video will act as an introduction and first part [G] of a series that gradually dives
deeper into the various aspects of the band.
_ _ _ [F#] _
_ _ _ _ [B] _ _ _ _
_ [C#m] At this point you have most likely already [Dm] seen the masks, [Em] the robes and the mystery
surrounding the band and thought, what's going on?
So [G] let's start there.
The [Em] masks and the anonymity are both [B] part art and part theatrics.
In a time where [G] music has increasingly focused on the [C#] personal image and private life [G] of
the artists, Vessel wanted to shift the focus entirely on the music and the message.
[F#m] In the only ever interview the band has given, it was in written form, Vessel noted that
"_our_ identities are [C#] [G] unimportant. Music is marketed on who is or who isn't in a band. It's pushed, prodded and molded into something it isn't." So it's [E] safe to say that [B] the entire concept revolving Sleeptoken is a heavy [E] emphasis on the message being delivered and not the person who is [G] delivering it. The anonymity also allows Vessel to express a level of vulnerability and explore experiences [C#m] that he otherwise may not have been [F#m] willing to share. With that in mind, [C#m] you will understand why the number one rule within the fan community is to [G] respect the band's wishes for privacy. [Em] Going against this does nothing but hurt the band, so if you ever come across someone breaking this rule, please let them know it's wrong. Curiosity [E] is a human trait, but in this case, [C#] please keep it to yourself at all times. _ [G] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [C#m] _
Now let's talk about the [F#m] logo. _ Sleeptoken have [C#m] had two logos. Both the old and [G] the new one consist of runes from the oldest runic alphabet known as Elder Futhark. Each rune has its own meaning and when combined into what is [E] known as a bind rune, it is said that the collective meaning of those runes are [D] enhanced. Since the logo [C#m] is a complex bind rune, we can't exactly say [G] which runes it consists of, but here is one possible example. _ [F#] Manas, _ _ Tivas [F#m] _ _ and Bunyok. [C#m] The addition in the [D] current version of the [Em] logo could very well be a representation of a vessel, sleep or a [C#m] gateway signifying transition or even the afterlife. [B] _ Another interesting thing worth mentioning is how [E] certain runes seem to be mirrored in the [G] logo. This could indicate that they represent the opposite of their original meaning. So that would mean that besides man, [F#m] victory and joy, there is also woman, loss and [C#m] sadness present. There are various [G] combinations that fit the puzzle, and this was merely my own interpretation. We can't tell the true meaning with any certainty. [C#m] _ _ _ [B] _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ [D] _ An aspect of Sleep Token that is [G] both apparent and hidden is the extensive use of symbolism, riddles and hidden messages. From the earliest days of [A] the band there have been many layers to [C#] explore and understand. [F#m] From the symbolism and references of 1 [F] and 2, the sigils [G] and concept of sundowning, the riddles and hidden secrets of Tomb, which we just recently fully solved, [E] to the glyphs and characters of the [B] Eden Code. There is a lot to discover. [E] I will be doing a video dedicated [D] on this topic since it's a pretty immense and far-reaching aspect of [G] the band. But just to give you an example, these were the [C#] first three sigils for the [F#] Tomb album. In the artwork for each of these sigils, [C#] there were hidden fragments of a set of coordinates. [G] When the final sigil and final piece of artwork was released, the full set of coordinates was complete. It was [B] Point Nemo, the most remote place on the globe [E] with the longest distance to any land [G] mass in any direction. And this is barely scratching the surface of the whole puzzle that would follow. Besides the music itself, [F#] this is one of the aspects I personally find the most interesting about this band, and [A] those of you who have seen [C#] my Eden Code video will know that [G] we are a team of people who spend a lot of time going down very long rabbit holes to uncover and solve all of these [B] secrets. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ [D] _ _ _ In the beginning [G#] of the video you heard mention of an ancient deity [F#] crudely dubbed Sleep, since no [C#m] modern tongue can properly [D#m] express its name. [C#m] _ _ [D] This being once [F#m] held great power, bestowing ancient civilizations with the gift of dreams and the curse of nightmares. _ [G] _ _ Even today, though faded from prominence, sleep yet lurks [D] in the subconscious minds of man, [Bm] woman, and_ This is one of the few official sources we have when it comes to their lore of Sleep [F#] Token. But what does that mean, and what [G] is the relationship between Vessel and Sleep? To answer that we will have [G#m] to_ Nothing lasts [F#] forever. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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